Ice fishing tournament returns near Warrenville
The DuPage Forest Preserve District's annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament returns next week.
The tournament will be from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Blackwell Forest Preserve's Silver Lake near Warrenville.
The top three catches receive gift cards of $125, $100 and $75, respectively, to local sporting goods stores. The angler with the largest fish overall will win a gas-powered auger or ice shelter.
Registration is $20 in advance online or $25 at the event. Participants must bring their own gear and bait, and comply with all applicable fishing regulations and tournament rules. Anglers 16 and older must carry valid Illinois fishing licenses.
In case of poor ice conditions, the backup date is Saturday, Feb. 12.
For more information, call (630) 933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org.